""It's been a wild year," says David Kaplan, CEO of Gin & Luck, the overarching hospitality group leading the storied Death & Co empire. It's early morning where he resides in Seattle, and the countdown is on until his latest project, the Atlanta iteration of Close Company, opens on November 6. For his group, the last six months alone have included introducing the Municipal Grand - the first hotel from his Midnight Auteur firm in Savannah, Georgia,"
"Where Death & Co is known for its impressive awards, dimly lit interiors, and dapperly dressed bartenders, Close Company celebrates a more casual, funky approach to the neighborhood bar. Checkered floors and diner-esque elements nod to timeless, Americana dives, albeit reimagined in a modern way, with art curated by Field Trip Art Advisory. "It's the unbuttoned, unpretentious younger sister of Death & Co: a little louder, a little looser, and unapologetically fun," reads the Close Company website."
"That means removing, or at least simplifying, some of the barriers to entry and decision points for guests seeking a fun night out by prioritizing spontaneity over pre-planning and commitment required to secure reservations."'No bullshit' is our own way of teasing ourselves, really," Kaplan says. "We really just want [Close Company] to be as easy and welcoming as possible." Close Company operates on a first-come, first-served basis, offering various seating options and standing areas."
David Kaplan is CEO of Gin & Luck and is preparing Close Company Atlanta to open on November 6. Gin & Luck recently introduced the Municipal Grand hotel and its basement lounge The Hot Eye in Savannah, and opened neon-lit Close Company locations in Nashville and Las Vegas. Close Company offers a casual, funky neighborhood bar alternative to Death & Co's formal cocktail rooms. The design nods to Americana diners with checkered floors and curated art. The concept emphasizes spontaneity with a first-come, first-served model and simplified, ingredient-descriptive drink names to keep the experience easy and welcoming.
Read at Eater Atlanta
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